
Preserves
Melon jam
300 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.
Description
A canning recipe without unnecessary complications. Before I explain, jars keep for up to a year in a cool place.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare sugar, melon, and citric acid.
- 2
Step 2

Cut the melon into pieces.
- 3
Step 3

Sprinkle with sugar, let stand for half an hour; the melon will release juice.
- 4
Step 4

Add citric acid, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat for 5–10 minutes. Let stand for about 4 hours.
- 5
Step 5

Cook the jam for another 5–10 minutes.
- 6
Step 6

Pack the finished hot jam into jars and seal!